Student Support Assistant
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
20/12/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/01/2025 12:00
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Beacon of Light School, Sunderland
Further Information
Beacon of Light, part of Laidlaw Schools TRust, are currently seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant as we continue our journey in supporting the young people of the North East.
This appointment will play a vital role in shaping the ethos, vision and values of our school and make a positive impact on our young people, their families, communities, and future. We moved into world-class, purpose-built premises September 2018 and are creating an environment for personalised educational opportunities, where there are highest expectations for all members of the school community - this appointment is key to embedding our aims and aspirations.
The successful applicant will:
- Be resilient, enthusiastic and committed, with a proven ability of supporting students facing challenging circumstances to achieve their full potential
- Demonstrate an unrelenting commitment to providing the best educational experiences for our students
- Embed our commitment to achievement for all
- Inspire and motivate staff and students on a daily basis
- Play a key role in the day to day running of the school and its direction of progress
- Be prepared to go ‘the extra mile’ to ensure every student achieves to the very best of their ability
- Be passionate about the power of education to improve the quality of life and the chances of young people
The successful candidate will join a successful MAT where all Academies support each other to the benefit of our pupils and their families. Our Academies also enjoy strong support from an experienced LST central team, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits
To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.
To apply, click apply now and complete our online application form. If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 10 January 2025
Interview date to be confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.